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With so many streaming services available, it can be difficult to decide which ones are worth your time and investment. Every other day I hear about a new platform that is being developed, which only makes the decision harder. Some services are free, while others may be more expensive. However, no one wants to waste their time on something that is not going to be good, right? That is why I write these reviews in order to give you an idea of what to expect with a certain streaming service. This way, you can make an informed decision without needing to test the service out for yourself.
That being said, Tubi is likely one of the streaming services that you are familiar with. It has quickly become very popular and widespread, having been founded only six years ago. This is impressive given how well-known it has become and how many people use it.
Then again, just because something is well known does not always necessarily mean that it is quality. Sometimes great branding goes a long way to compensate for a subpar product. Is this the case with Tubi? Well, there are only really two ways to find out for sure - by diving in and taking a look at everything that Tubi has to offer or by consulting some other expert's opinion. Whichever route someone chooses, they should be prepared for the possibility of disappointment if the product turns out to be of poor quality.
If you are looking for a free streaming alternative to Netflix and Hulu, I would not recommend using them. Monthly streaming bills seem to be getting a little bit out of hand, and as I just said, there are new streaming platforms being released all the time, each of which has specialized or original content that can't be found anywhere else. At a certain point, the financial convenience that streaming sites once provided over traditional cable begins to become undone.
If I add up all of my streaming bills each month, I am coming close to paying the same amount that I was paying for traditional cable back in the day. I thought one of the reasons for cutting the cord was to save some money! Well, thanks to free premium streaming services such as Tubi, hopefully, I can get back to saving on my monthly bills. Or, at the very least, I can be given an even larger selection of content without adding to my overall expenses? That must be something worth pondering, no?
The Tubi streaming service has been highly praised by many, so let's see if it lives up to all the hype.
History
In 2014, Farhad Massoud and Thomas Ahn Hicks of Ad Rise created Tubi. The company announced that it had over 20 million active monthly users in June 2019. In September of the same year, Tubi boasted that users had streamed 132 million hours of content on the platform. This demonstrates how Tubi's growth has been impressive!
One of the factors that may have contributed to Tubi's rapid growth is its involvement with members of Fox. Sandy Grushow, former Fox TV chairman, is an advisor to Tubi. He is not the only important person on the Tubi board, though. Mark Amin, too, Liongate?s former vice-chairman, is an investor.Furthermore, Ad Rise, the company that has always been at the core of Tubi's operations, is also a significant investor, having raised $4 million in capital.
Although Tubi was enormously popular for a time in Europe, it has recently become unavailable in the EU as a result of the General Data Protection Regulation that went into effect on May 25, 2018. Of course, given its longstanding tradition of providing top-tier streaming content for free, one of the major caveats includes heavy data mining of users. So I figure I should let that be known upfront, in case it is a dealbreaker, so you can make your decision accordingly.
Tubi appears to be expanding its content licensing operations in recent years, with plans to double spending on content in 2018. The company also signed landmark distribution agreements this year with NBC Universal.
Tubi has continued to increase its reach, growing in the number of devices that the service is available on. On September 25, for instance, Tubi's platform became available on Vizio Smartcast TVs. And in October, Tubi launched Tubi Kids, a dedicated channel on the platform that provides children?s content solely. The service also launched in the United Kingdom in early 2020, and it has announced its intent to expand to Mexico as well.
Design
Tubi provides an intuitive and sleek interface that is reminiscent of the designs found on popular streaming platforms like Netflix. I believe that any individual who has used Netflix before will easily be able to navigate Tubi's interface. It is similarly designed as Netflix, though I would argue that Tubi is even simpler. The side-scrolling menu of options found in each section, like Netflix, offers a variety of options.
The tubi looks good, functions well, and is easy for anyone to use.
Content and Features
Tubi has a large selection of titles, many of which are well known and popular. Whether you are looking for your favorite classic movies, hot new TV series, or cult classics, Tubi has something for everyone. Although Tubi has content from over 200 partners, according to its splash page, some of the most notable production studios include Lionsgate, MGM, Paramount, NBC Universal, and Starz. As with any streaming service that specializes in syndicated (rather than original) content, though, the titles that are actually available are based on contracts and may change from season to season (depending on contract length).
Tubi is widely accessible and can be used on just about any device. It is available on many different platforms, including Roku, Android, iOS, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Xfinity X1, X Box, PlayStation, Tivo, Chromecast, and even laptops. Therefore, no matter where you are or what device you are using, you will be able to access Tubi's thousands of titles.
Tubi, like Netflix and other premium services like it, learns what you like over time. It will recommend TV shows and movies based on your viewing habits, and it allows you to add titles to customizable lists.
Mobile and Desktop Experience
Tubi, the high-rated streaming app on the Apple App Store, has received an average user rating of 4.7 stars (out of 5) from users. This indicates that they love the app and find it impressed them. In addition, Tubi has received a 4.6 user rating from Android users, indicating that they are just as impressed as those using iOS devices.
The app is praised for its excellent selection of content, user-friendliness of layout, and few streaming issues. It is also considered exemplary for the fact that it is free.
Pricing and Plans
Some people argue that there are other ways in which you can pay for Tubi other than using your wallet; for instance, people may pay with their time. Tubi is 100% ad-supported, so you may expect the service to be heavily filled with ads and commercial breaks. Furthermore, Tubi also uses a lot of its data mining, which means it currently cannot be accessed in the European Union. If that's something you don't want to deal with, then Tubi may not be the best free streaming service for you.
Suggestions that I have for Tubi
I would obviously love to see Tubi discontinue collecting data and privacy from me. It would also be preferred if Tubi offered a premium option that allowed me to choose not to have ads displayed.
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